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The Importance of a Sturdy Roof: Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor

DesignRulz

Investing in a high-quality roof is not only a practical decision but also a wise financial investment, this is why it is important to know how to choose the right contractor for your roof, like advanceroofingllc.com/. Look for contractors who specialize in roofing and have a solid reputation in the industry.

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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A Lawsuit Over Property Tax Assessments Reveals the Perils of Contracting Out Tech

Dwell

This, county officials have claimed, is the result of contracting out their property assessment process to an external contractor, Tyler Technologies , a Plano, Texas-based public sector software provider. But this is only one of several instances in which Tyler has been accused of poorly executing municipal contracts.

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Group focused on using AI for construction safety gains key members

BD+C

Five notable firms have joined a construction industry group aiming to use artificial intelligence to predict hazards and conditions that lead to safety incidents at construction sites. Skanska USA, Skanska Sweden, Webcor Builders, Obayashi, and concrete contractor Lithko Contracting have joined the Predictive Analytics Strategic Council.

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Key Components Of Construction Contract Documents

The Architecture Designs

Contracts usually determine the amount of work to be done, highlight important dates, and the amount of money owed. Construction contracts are a different story altogether. These contracts differ based on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. What is a Construction Contract?

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"We should all take the Grenfell Tower report as a mighty, much overdue wake-up call"

Deezen

These stark conclusions are especially notable in their firm rejection of Studio E's claims that the practice was only responsible for checking that the work of cladding sub-contractor Harley conformed to the "architectural intent" of the initial design. But be under no illusion: confusion of this kind has long existed across our industry.

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